@owlstalk Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Reading what Ipswich Town players and supporters are saying there's got to be a fantastic chance of not only three points against them but a shedload of goals Sounds like they're totally dejected, hating life and have given up on this season already Ipswich Town striker David McGoldrick says he would welcome a summer shake-up at the club. There are just two games left of a dismal season – at home to promotion-chasing Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday and at relegation-fighting Nottingham Forest next Sunday – with the Blues still in danger of their lowest second-tier finish since 1959 (16th). Manager Mick McCarthy is determined to stay on for the final year of his own contract and says, with several loan deals and player contracts expiring, there is a golden opportunity to freshen up his squad. “It will be an interesting summer and a big summer for everyone,” said McGoldrick. “The gaffer has said in the press that he wants to maybe change a few things around in the summer and get new players in. “There are a few loan players and players out of contract facing uncertain futures and the gaffer has said he maybe wants some new blood in the summer. “Hopefully that helps the team. It definitely helps when you see an exciting player come in and, on the first day of training, you all think ‘OK, we’ve got something here’. It gives you all a buzz going into the first game. “I know personally that if two new strikers come in then the gaffer will have brought them in to play. That would keep me on my toes. I’m hoping there will be new players and new blood because that pushes everyone – and that is what we want. “It could be a big turning point.” There is still an air of uncertainty surrounding McCarthy’s future given his comments today. He says that owner Marcus Evans has ‘talked around’ the topic of a summer budget and that all major decisions are on hold until after their big sit-down chat. “He’ll be here next season,” said McGoldrick. “He’s probably been a victim of his own success. We’re well behind the wages and transfer fees spent in this league, but we’ve finished ninth, sixth and seventh. “This year it hasn’t clicked for whatever reason and he’s been getting stick, but he’s a hard-nosed man and he will never hide from it. A lot of managers would have resigned or whatever, but I could never see him doing that. I know he will turn it around because he’s a top manager and his record speaks for itself. “Hopefully we can write this season off, finish on a bit of a high and go again.” Let's hammer em and get some goals to further boost our confidence going into the playoffs Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toooldforthis Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I think Mick 'the gaffer' has just put his team on notice that their jobs are at risk...this should add a little more motivation to their last two fixtures. Personally I think CC has the harder job of getting us motivated. Being 5pts ahead of Leeds feels like we're winning 1-0 and we're going into the last 10 mins of a game needing a win... It'd be great to get our PO place secured at Ipswich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 This wasn't apparent against Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerwyldesmullet Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) No professional club managed by McCarthy is ever "there for the taking". It wouldn't surprise me at all if this game ended 10 a side with three more on the treatment table. Edited April 28, 2017 by Rogerwyldesmullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_johno43 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Ipswich have lost only 4 games at home in the league all season, granted they have a lot of draws but they are not a push over on their own patch. Any Mick McCarthy team is awkward to play against, I would expect something similar to the Cardiff game in terms of the opposition doing all they can to spoil the game. Hard fought afternoon in store for CC and the boys on Saturday, don't think it is as cut and dry as some would have you believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 If football were that easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzamk2 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Sorry but Ipswich need to be taken seriously. No let up or expectancy of an easy ride. All the Wednesday fans going sing your hearts out for the lads and lets treat it as it is - the biggest game of the season so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Ipswich players playing for their futures, we have to go into this game 100%, ime sure cc will have us focussed and a game plan in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jack Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Tough game at Portman road and dingle Mick wants to spoil our chances. He has never lost against us and he won't want to now, he rested players last weekend and they will be back tomorrow. Difficult game, no way I can see it being easy, but we can grind out a win, and end another hoodoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroswfc Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 They've had a shocking season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengrass Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I expect a real test from the tractor boys, Barnsley boy Mick won't want us winning he's a Yorkshire lad too much pride. 3 points tomorrow will be excellent. Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Ipswich are probably the most average football team ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We'llNeverBeMastered Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just now, flo said: Ipswich are probably the most average football team ever. But they've beaten us already. Why is everyone so confident? Just sing your hearts out and get us over the line. Nothing in this league is given, it's earnt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoop Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 They are exactly the type of side that we struggle against I don't fancy us at all tomorrow, and I'll be very suprised if we come away with a win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookieisdown Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 My cousin who is an STH there says they've picked up in recent weeks and are playing as well as they have for some time. Winnable because our best is better than theirs. But real tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Tough game tomorrow. Sure Mad Mick would love nothing more than to put a dent in our promotion hopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0rtherner Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 There is no walking over any one tomorrow, Ipswich's platers are professional like ours and the match previews I've seen they want to do the double on us. We need to go into this neither over-confident or under-estimating,and put in another 90 minutes of hard work. Our players should be extra motivated that a win takes all the pressure off the last game in which they can rather focus on performance and even resting key players if needed. Up the Owls!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 6 nill to us Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggoisgod Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 8 hours ago, @owlstalk said: Reading what Ipswich Town players and supporters are saying there's got to be a fantastic chance of not only three points against them but a shedload of goals Sounds like they're totally dejected, hating life and have given up on this season already Ipswich Town striker David McGoldrick says he would welcome a summer shake-up at the club. There are just two games left of a dismal season – at home to promotion-chasing Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday and at relegation-fighting Nottingham Forest next Sunday – with the Blues still in danger of their lowest second-tier finish since 1959 (16th). Manager Mick McCarthy is determined to stay on for the final year of his own contract and says, with several loan deals and player contracts expiring, there is a golden opportunity to freshen up his squad. “It will be an interesting summer and a big summer for everyone,” said McGoldrick. “The gaffer has said in the press that he wants to maybe change a few things around in the summer and get new players in. “There are a few loan players and players out of contract facing uncertain futures and the gaffer has said he maybe wants some new blood in the summer. “Hopefully that helps the team. It definitely helps when you see an exciting player come in and, on the first day of training, you all think ‘OK, we’ve got something here’. It gives you all a buzz going into the first game. “I know personally that if two new strikers come in then the gaffer will have brought them in to play. That would keep me on my toes. I’m hoping there will be new players and new blood because that pushes everyone – and that is what we want. “It could be a big turning point.” There is still an air of uncertainty surrounding McCarthy’s future given his comments today. He says that owner Marcus Evans has ‘talked around’ the topic of a summer budget and that all major decisions are on hold until after their big sit-down chat. “He’ll be here next season,” said McGoldrick. “He’s probably been a victim of his own success. We’re well behind the wages and transfer fees spent in this league, but we’ve finished ninth, sixth and seventh. “This year it hasn’t clicked for whatever reason and he’s been getting stick, but he’s a hard-nosed man and he will never hide from it. A lot of managers would have resigned or whatever, but I could never see him doing that. I know he will turn it around because he’s a top manager and his record speaks for itself. “Hopefully we can write this season off, finish on a bit of a high and go again.” Let's hammer em and get some goals to further boost our confidence going into the playoffs They were more for the taking at Hillsborough and you know what happened...need heads on tomorrow for a professional return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 For those of you sat in the home end. Don't get too friendly with the natives. http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/transgender-ipswich-town-fan-jennifer-jo-lees-speaks-out-about-her-journey-in-a-bid-to-inspire-others-1-4475640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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